Mapping the World

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

Already a superstar across Africa, Dobet Gnahoré is now the ambassador for Afro-pop on the international scene.

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Libya is split in two: In the west is the internationally-recognised government while the east is held by the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city.